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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.81, 28,527.96 and 12,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.81, 28,527.96 and 12,060.64 is: 16,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.81 : 28,527.96 = 12,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.81/28,527.96 = 12,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.81x = 28,527.96 × 12,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.81x = 344,065,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,065,384.17/20,672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.38

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